Job Description
Head of Quality, Galashiels (Hybrid)
Full time, permanent role
Salary - to be discussed
Our client is a fast-growing biotech and life sciences business. Following major success in Australia, the company is expanding into the UK with a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Galashiels, Scotland.
The Opportunity
Lead the Quality function for this brand-new UK site. This is a greenfield leadership role where you’ll implement systems, achieve MHRA/GMP licensing, and shape the long-term Quality strategy.
Why this role is different
• Not traditional pharma — it’s fast-paced, growth-driven, and dynamic.
• Balance compliance with agility; no unnecessary red tape.
• Build and embed the QMS from scratch.
• High visibility: reporting directly to global leadership.
Key Responsibilities
• Implement and lead the site’s Quality Management System.
• Secure and maintain MHRA GMP licensing.
• Oversee product release, audits, and regulatory submissions.
• Partner with Production to enable compliance and efficiency.
• Build, coach, and lead a UK QA support team.
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